With baseball season right around the corner, UtahUtes.com will introduce you to the new players on the team in 'Getting to Know.' Today's spotlight is Dylan Drachler, who was first-team all-state selection at Spring Valley High School.

What is your favorite baseball memory?
No-hitting Palo Verde my first game of senior year.

What is your favorite sport besides baseball?
Basketball

What do you like to do when you are not playing baseball?
Anything active.

Do you have a nickname? How did you get your nickname?
Drach - my old coaches started calling me that when I was nine.

Why did you choose Utah? What is the best thing about Utah?
Loved the coaches and the conference.

Who has been the biggest influence in your life and why?
Both of my parents because they've always been there for me and supported me no matter what.

My favorite thing about Salt Lake City is:
How beautiful it is.

What are your goals for this year?
Pitch on the weekends.

What are your pregame superstitions?
I sleep with my glove the night before I pitch.

What is your major and what do you want to do after you graduate?
Undeclared.